Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales : A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales" by J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps is a collection of traditional nursery rhymes and tales written in the mid-19th century. This anthology serves as a sequel to "The Nursery Rhymes of England," aiming to preserve the rich heritage of children's literature that might otherwise be lost. The collection encapsulates various themes from whimsical adventures to moral lessons, showcasing the charm and importance of folklore in childhood development. The opening of the work includes a heartfelt preface emphasizing the significance of retaining traditional nursery literature over modern, "prosaic" storytelling. The author passionately argues that these simple tales and rhymes can ignite the imagination and nourish moral character in children. Following the preface, the text introduces a range of nursery tales, each steeped in cultural references and reflecting societal values of the time. Through narratives like "Teeny-Tiny" and "Chicken-Licken," Halliwell-Phillipps offers not just entertainment for young readers, but also insights into the historical roots and similarities of these stories across cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-03-30